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BUAD309 Final
Chapter 16
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| team structure | an organizational structure in which the entire organization is made up of work teams |
| Matrix structure | an organizational structure that assigns specialists from different functional departments to work on one or more projects |
| project structure | an organizational structure in which employees continuously work on projects |
| contingent workers | temporary, freelance, or contract workers whose employment is contingent upon demand for their services. |
| compressed work week | - a workweek where employees work longer hours per day but fewer days per week -As organizations eliminate full-time jobs through downsizing and other organizational restructurings, they often rely on a contingent workforce to fill in as needed. |
| Challenges with contingent workers | One of the main issues businesses face with their contingent workers, especially those who are independent contractors or freelancers, is classifying who actually qualifies as one. 1. Companies don’t have to pay Social Security, Medicare, or unemployment |
| challeneges with contingent workers | C. Another issue with contingent workers is the process for recruiting, screening, and placing these contingent workers where their work skills and efforts are needed. D. As with full-time employees, it’s important that managers have a method of establis |